Chapter 156 Property Maintenance Code (PDF) - Louisville Metro ...

§ 156.155 SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM.
(A) General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing facility
shall be properly connected to either the public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system which
shall meet the requirements of the Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Department.
(B) Maintenance. Every plumbing stack, waste and sewer line shall be so installed and maintained as to function
properly and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects to prevent structural deterioration or health
hazards. All repairs and installations shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Kentucky Building Code
and the Kentucky Residential Code. Repairs to on-site sewage systems must be permitted and approved by the
Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Department.
(Jeff. Ord. 37-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 125-2007, approved 7-2-2007)
§ 156.156 STORM DRAINAGE.
Drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards and courts, and other open areas on the premises shall not be discharged
in a manner that creates a public nuisance.
(Jeff. Ord. 37-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 125-2007, approved 7-2-2007)
§ 156.180 GENERALLY.
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
(A) Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and
equipment to be provided.
(B) Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain mechanical and electrical facilities and
equipment in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another
person to occupy any premises, which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(Jeff. Ord. 37-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 125-2007, approved 7-2-2007)
§ 156.181 HEATING FACILITIES.
(A) Facilities required. Heating facilities shall be provided in structures as required by this section.
(B) Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room
temperature of 65ºF. (18ºC.) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms based on the winter outdoor design
temperature for the locality indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Cooking appliances shall not
be used to provide space heating to meet the requirements of this section.
(C) Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling unit,
rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof
shall supply heat during the period from October 1 to May 1 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65ºF. (18ºC.) in
all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms except in circumstances when the exterior temperature falls below
0ºF. (-18ºC.) and the heating system is operating at its full capacity, a minimum room temperature of 60ºF. (16ºC.)
shall be maintained at all times.
(D) Room temperature measurement. The required room temperatures shall be measured three feet (914 mm)
above the floor near the center of the room and two feet (610 mm) inward from the center of each exterior wall.
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